Mike James

Mike  has many years of experience writing, adapting and directing for the stage and television. 



As Artistic Director for the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff and then the Torch Theatre (two of Wales' leading repertory theatres) he wrote and directed dozens of plays including nine children's musicals, as well as adapting classics such as the 'History of Mr Polly', 'Tess of the D’Urbervilles' and ‘Vanity Fair’ for the stage. 

In addition, Mike’s drama 'Somewhere in England' about the BBC's move to Bangor, Wales, during the war was premiered at Theatr Clwyd  in October 2014. 

And his musical drama, 'Tom' - based on the early life of the singer Tom Jones – was staged by Theatr Na Nog at his birthplace, Pontypridd on March 1st 2015, followed by an extensive national tour .

'Jackie: the Musical’  - celebrating the music of the 70’s and the famous teenage magazine of the time premiered in Dundee (home of original publishers DC Thomson & Co) before touring extensively throughout the UK .